HOOTERS
5336 TREADWAY DR, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727.841.0801
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employees washed hands for 6 seconds.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained can opener in back prep area. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of rust on grate under soda nozzles in outdoor waitstation station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in prep table in kitchen. Operator moved beverage. Employee drink on shelf next to top ware washing area, operator moved drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on towels near handwash sink. Operator removed phone.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing beard guards in kitchen. Operator had employees wear beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of dry storage had standing water. Operator cleaned standing water.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of fry basket in cook line. Operator moved tongs.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on plastic container in ware washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste lines at soda guns in outdoor bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of dressing, water, and oil unlabeled on cook line.
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Two containers with old labels on them. The operator moved the containers to the dishwasher area.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In prep room - 0 ppm, operator put new sanitizer jug on, still 0 ppm, called for repair In bar, 0 ppm, ran 3 cycles.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink in kitchen, operat printed signs and posted
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately 23 flies under 3 compartment sink in prep room 2 small flies on wall under hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator pulled table away from wall, began to kill flies, clean and sanitize area per Brendon D. at 1:42.
Oct 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. approximately 23 flies under 3 compartment sink in prep room 2 small flies on wall under hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator pulled table away from wall, began to kill flies, clean and sanitize area per Brendon D. at 1:42.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line over food, in clean dish storage over dishes, operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and bracelets on prep cook. Discussed with manager on duty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dirt, slime,or dust. At wait Staion, outside near bar, behind soda nozzles
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.